Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    Have Nurse replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!

  2. What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    Have Nurse replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I must disagree with this. Your patients are to be monitored while you are in report. You can introduce yourself on rounds, and check meds beforehand. The nurses can't leave until you are on the...

  3. What are your Thoughts on Bedside Reporting?

    Have Nurse replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You bet it's a HIPAA

  4. Medication administration confusion???

    Have Nurse replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely

  5. Medication administration confusion???

    Have Nurse replied to Mike DBD's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to disagree with this post, with kindness. The Pharmacist is a specialist in Pharmacology. While the nurse has had Pharmacology in training, it isn't the same the extensiveness as what...

  6. Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    Have Nurse replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    Re the rate of transfusion, much depends on the patient's clinical situation and co-morbidities. Patients with heart failure or renal failure, or elderly patients, often can't tolerate higher rates of...

  7. Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Have Nurse replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Guess he was on a mission, huh?

  8. Still hanging on...

    Have Nurse replied to mag426's topic in School

    Please take care of yourself. Listen to your body. Best to you and the bundle of

  9. Patients Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Have Nurse replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Once while doing a rectal temp on a gentleman who couldn't tolerate oral, the probe had slipped off its' base and moved further into the rectum than I felt was safe. While I gently tried to remove...

  10. New Grad Fired After 2 Weeks

    Have Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with my colleague. And I am INCENSED that a new grad was handled with such carelessness and lack of compassion and protection. I have no patience with smug higher ups who proclaim idiotic...

  11. Would you hire?

    Have Nurse replied to Traveler0202's topic in Nurse Management

    Excellent questions. Nope, I wouldnt' be put off by them. Well done to you for

  12. Scabies

    Have Nurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    For what it's worth, I had those in Basic Training. I bunked with 300 women but I got em from my sleeping bag (while in the field on bivouac.) The Army doc gave orders for me to shower 3 times a...

  13. AAAAAGGHHH!

    Have Nurse replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Stop that!

  14. Is bedside nursing really that bad?

    Have Nurse replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    Much of it depends on where you work, acuity of the patients and your skillset. You will need a strong stomach at times. I did bedside for 18 years. I had both regular floors, mostly Med/Surg/Ortho...

  15. Workplace Sayings

    Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are all so funny. I had a rough day today and reading all of these sayings lifted my spirit. Wish we could all have

  16. Workplace Sayings

    Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Omigosh! That is hilarious!! (Can't stop laughing...I love

  17. DiscouragedRN

    Have Nurse replied to RNmclen's topic in General Nursing

    I know. It amazes me at times that certain people know just what buttons to push to set us

  18. Nurses Advocate for Safer Staffing, Patient Safety, and Quality Care

    Have Nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Question please: You mentioned MN has having some form of staffing laws. Would it be appropriate to contact my rep on this for the April vote? Or is it just pertaining to the states listed in the...

  19. DiscouragedRN

    Have Nurse replied to RNmclen's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to be new in any situation, nursing or not. I think it's wonderful that you are asking your self these questions and trying to discover who you really are in this profession. Remember in...

  20. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    Have Nurse replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    "JackPot!"

  21. Areas of the country that hire new grad ADN's?

    Have Nurse replied to PianoTiles's topic in Nursing Career

    Minnesota hires ADN's in most jobs. Some prefer a BSN, but will still consider if you are willing to work for them for a period of time and go for your BSN. They will help pay for

  22. Cover Letter Help

    Have Nurse replied to baearea's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your letter shares some very good information, but I must agree with my colleague KelRN215. But I would like to add, outdated though they may be, they are more professional when applying than not. It...

  23. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Have Nurse replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    My nursing instructor, you know, the one whose glance can turn you to stone because the iodine from the packet you used to do the foley prep, flew out and landed on her clean white

  24. Workplace Sayings

    Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  25. Workplace Sayings

    Have Nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I usually say it when things start to get to "over-drive" mode. ..."Coffee? Tea?